How to Release Music on CDBABY (Step-by-Step) Sell Songs and Distribution

[@ctm130]

the publisher part was not understandable can u explain what the pyramidion publisher is? What does a publisher do? Do I need a publisher? Ithought CD baby was the publisher?

[@WolfMountford]

He doesn't know, that's why a year later and no response. MOST people on KZbin talking about this topic don't fully know the ins/outs or semantics. They just pretend they do 😆

[@ctm130]

@@WolfMountford crazy stuff how you run a channel and don't respond - you probably right he has no clue

[@Yakiraw]

wow. you mentioned planetary constellations. I was just looking at the constallations and thinking about how to find a good moment for releasing.

[@Isaacelijahmusic]

I learned something new. I had to cancel my release a couple times. Trying to do all this myself. Awesome channel name! I love 432hz and reggae! I am going to check out your stuff!

[@user-or3ce4gt2r]

Thanks for sharing . As a primary artist my releases has been released successfully. But somehow each time when I’m add other artists / remixers the track finally will not show up on their Spotify profile . Grrat appreciated your advice

[@NiloyRashidOfficial]

Where do I purchase the barcode for Pro Album Publish?

[@sonnybrasco9735]

Thanks for this walk thru. Definitely an informative video

[@Yakiraw]

what are you looking for in the planetary contellations?

[@432HzMusicTV]

usually a new moon symbolizing a new beginning ;)

[@ussoccerrisingstars317]

can you please tell me what is the website you are bying the cheap bar codes from? thank you so much for the video

[@432HzMusicTV]

SnapUPC.com

[@ussoccerrisingstars317]

@@432HzMusicTV thank you so much man

[@serkanaktas8267]

My song are delivered on spotify but it is are not seen in there. However it is available on other platforms. What can I do?

[@brandonazoo]

I have the same problem at 15:06, it flags it as unpaid songwriter but I am the only songwriter. So what is the next step there?

[@sophiarayne]

The “track preview options” & the ones after that never showed up for me... any idea why?

[@varrengwene9070]

Bro, I can't find any info about the right way to release the explicit and clean version of an album/track. Could you help me with that? Record a step by step video if possible. That will help a lot of guys cause there is no info on it. Thanx✊

[@productionproduction183]

I have a question. I can not upload songs that I made with beats that I got for free that producers told me not use for commercial purposes but only for personal used right?

[@CdS-Music]

Thank you!, you can use OBS software to make this kind of videos ;)

[@elshaddaiautocollisioncent5913]

Or use screenflow app and open up the computer cam to record your self with the audio

[@PeterEliot1945]

Thanks Pavel for putting your time and effort the produce this helpful video. I certainly has helped me

[@432HzMusicTV]

Great to hear! thanks and all the best!

[@pedrovalenzuela2368]

@@432HzMusicTV no entiendo nada

[@popopopo]

Is there a way to put a specific release time? 'coz all I can change is the release date. but no specific time release

[@432HzMusicTV]

not time... just the date..

[@FeliciaRojasDMA]

This video was super helpful - thank you so much for taking the time! One quick question... if you are releasing only cover songs, do you still need a publisher?

[@432HzMusicTV]

thanks, from my understanding publishers collect 50% of the (original) songwriter's royalties by default. since these are covers they already have publishers/songwriters who originally wrote and registered the original., you have to mark them as "cover" when submitting. and the short answer is "NO" you don't need a publisher for covers. cheers!

[@Fortune_Ovarah_Ruona]

Good day, please the Pro option is not showing on my CDbaby what do i do? To activate it. Thank you

[@StephenMp]

Is there any other like CD baby one time fee music distribution platform.

[@ildenpalapa]

Thank you so much 👍

[@cameronwatson471]

What do you do if CD baby uploads your track to the the wrong artist name if you have never had a release?

[@432HzMusicTV]

you should contact them to sort it out

[@BahramG_Music]

How to add lyrics of the song to submission?

[@432HzMusicTV]

on cdbaby in liner notes. but for copyright purposes you have to go here kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3LCq2qrptOssLM

[@cameronwatson471]

Wait I'm confused when it asked the name of the publisher. What does it mean? What if I don't have a publisher.

[@432HzMusicTV]

if you don't have one CDbaby can collect those royalties on your behalf (they keep a share). or you can register your own publisher under a PRO such as ASCAP or BMI for example. publishers get 50% of songwriter royalties by default with the other half being the songwriter. cheers!

[@cameronwatson471]

@@432HzMusicTV Okay, thank you so much for your reply!!

[@jasmeetsingh3557]

What is the third payment option @ 15:45 ? I am not able to get the other two options What can I do please help!

[@432HzMusicTV]

look like that option is to mail them check

[@jasmeetsingh3557]

@@432HzMusicTV do they accept DISCOVER cards?

[@Tritonprince]

Thank you for taking me through the CD Baby process. Guess I missed the age wherein recording company’s spend money to record you. I now realize my only hope is to do my own thing; you could say I’m late in waking up. Tell me, is this system fairer than recording companies who take advantage of artist and writers? Which is the best Online service that helps the artist get off the grown.

[@432HzMusicTV]

you're most welcome! and yes, I agree. I know that many big labels make artists sell their soul to the devil. literally. and they have too much control over artist's creative freedom of artistic expression. another option is smaller independent labels. who are probably more fair. but landscape has changed due to covid and in many places playing music is illegal. including church! and everything is even more digital and online than before. good luck to you! and God bless.

[@Digitaltradingart]

Hi sir, after upload music how many days I will get KZbin content id..plz rply

[@432HzMusicTV]

hi there, it varies, but usually a couple of weeks or sooner after submission.

[@EliseoWay]

What about single pre-orders? Does CD Baby allow single pre-orders?

[@432HzMusicTV]

hmm.. i don't believe so..

[@lenderzyy6185]

where do you buy barcodes?

[@432HzMusicTV]

I left that link in the description and in the comments

[@MythicApex]

where do you buy your barcodes from?

[@432HzMusicTV]

i left that link in the video description.. cheers

[@waliwritermusic7275]

Thank you for your service in which was very helpful. Just to note with pro, they don't collect writer royalties only performance and mechanical :).

[@432HzMusicTV]

you're most welcome. i was under the impression that they collect writer royalties and register your works on writer's behalf with ASCAP..

[@Albertmars32]

whats the difference between gettin your money from streams plays and performance and mechanical royalties?

[@abundanciauniversal4298]

Thank you for the video, if I am self published where you put pyramidion should I just put bmi if I have BMI or do I need a different publisher like the cd baby pro account or something like that.

[@432HzMusicTV]

hi ! where I put Pyramidion is where you would put YOUR publishing company. BMI is a performance rights organization like ASCAP. you would need to register a "publishing company" under them if you haven't. this is in addition to your songwriter account if you want to collect publishing royalties directly. cheers!

[@abundanciauniversal4298]

@@432HzMusicTV Thank you

[@johnphilipgrooves]

Do i need to get copyright to my songs first before uploading it to cd baby?

[@432HzMusicTV]

it's not required, however if you're serious about protecting your music then I would definitely copyright it

[@lilycarone5116]

Thank you for this helpful video!!

[@johngoese667]

Good video, Mahalo.

[@DanielGutierrez-xj8gj]

Can I upload mp3 files?

[@432HzMusicTV]

no, mp3 is highly not recommended b/c it's low quality. they have a list of preferred formats. i usually do .wav

[@wyattshook2775]

Can i add my music then add an album cover later from another device later on?

[@UCCAWiditha]

Yes, they'll save a draft

[@432HzMusicTV]

Yes!

[@rlascelles3361]

After completing the set up, when should I do an artist page for Apple Music and Spotify?

[@432HzMusicTV]

if you're new then wait until they deliver your music to Spotify and then try. for Apple I don't believe you can do that unless ur major label artist..

[@rlascelles3361]

@@432HzMusicTV thanks!

[@Wambamthankyoumaam]

I set my release date for 2 and a half weeks out. Will it be on Spotify the morning of the date I set it for? That's my biggest concern because that's what I've been promoting on Social Media. If I log in to Spotify that morning and it isn't on I'm gonna flip. Lol First time CD Baby user.

[@ryansumawan1865]

Dan Lepien me too dude. I submitted last Thursday and It was supposed to be released tonight at 12:00 am but got no news at all.

[@Wambamthankyoumaam]

@@ryansumawan1865 Mine ended up releasing on time. I was very happy!

[@sharim605]

So far how many streamers did you get on your song?

[@HumanBeingWithFeelings]

you said single is only one song. However, on their website they say it's up to 3 tracks... could you please clarify? thanks!

[@432HzMusicTV]

maybe they changed it to allow more songs?? it's a better deal then if they will allow you more songs than one for the price of one. cheers

[@HumanBeingWithFeelings]

@@432HzMusicTV I realised they explain what a single, Ep and Album implies on the different platforms but for example in this case a single on spotify being 3 tracks doesn't mean they will allow you to upload 3 tracks for the price of one single..

[@WyGuy]

What are the barcodes? Do you have to have them if you are only trying to upload to digital streaming services?

[@432HzMusicTV]

yes, it's required. for digital they use the UPC number of the barcode to track sales.

[@ZarekSilberschmidt]

Super helpful, thank you so much!

[@armandoalejos3155]

If i have several main artists on a song, will Spotify show them in alphabetical order? Or in the order i added them on CdBaby? Thanks!

[@432HzMusicTV]

I’m not sure but probably in the order you list them. Cheers~

[@McGuire40695]

Hey! Just out of curiosity: I became affiliated with BMI, and I'm getting ready to release my debut EP. Is there a way for me to add my IPI information the songwriters section? Or does adding songwriters automatically associate you to your PRO's IPI number?

[@432HzMusicTV]

not sure sorry. might want to check with BMI.

[@cinniemoon]

Do you need to pay fee for distributing your albums or singles in cdbaby??Cuz I'm broke and I'm 13 but I want to make music independent...When you distribuye music you'll get Official Artist channel???? Edit: Sorry if I have many questions to ask

[@432HzMusicTV]

hi Aishie Galaxy - you can apply for a official youtube chanel through CDbaby once you have music released through them. barcodes aren't free but they can be cheap. free distribution is only if you're distributing on CDbaby store. and you have to pay one-time-fee if you want your music on other stores/streaming services. cheers and good luck

[@cinniemoon]

@@432HzMusicTV thxx for telling me,but how can I pay it I don't have cards??Sorry if I have alot of questions :>

[@432HzMusicTV]

@@cinniemoon you would need your parent's permission..

[@GehMemories]

Thank you for this video

[@432HzMusicTV]

you're welcome!

[@youngreap1564]

Does cdbaby count Ass a publisher

[@432HzMusicTV]

nope. that would be ASCAP or BMI, etc.

[@RishaniRaikes]

Hey I just checked snapupc.com and it charges 5$ per barcode ( same as CD BABY)

[@432HzMusicTV]

Thanks, If that’s the case then it’s only worth it if you buy 10 for 15$ then it’s only 1.50$ per which is what I did. Cheers!

[@arnoldmakesmusic]

is the bar code required for release? can i submit without it?

[@432HzMusicTV]

yes, it's required

[@theatifband]

Hi, what to do with a 24 bit file? I guess Apple wants 24 bit.

[@432HzMusicTV]

Hi, you have to follow what CDbaby accepts for audio file types and resolutions and they will take care of the rest like submitting it to Apple..

[@theatifband]

432 Hz Music well I released through TC. Plus they are giving 3 months free when you transfer from Distro. And TC promo is giving 50% off. Distro Kid cheats on streaming rate and even numbers I feel. That's why they charge only $20 that's how they are covering. This month they gave me 0.0008 for 400k plus streams. That's highway robbery.

[@jasmeetsingh3557]

Will I get streaming revenues from standard plan?

[@432HzMusicTV]

yes, however to maximize them I would use PRO or join ASCAP or BMI as well as SoundExchange. I personally use TuneCore Publishing to really maximize it and it's great... cheers

[@applecrazy1]

@@432HzMusicTV u use both? u pay for both?

[@432HzMusicTV]

@@applecrazy1 yes, and yes u have to pay one time fees to sign up and they take a cut of royalties.

[@applecrazy1]

@@432HzMusicTV worth it? or just go with cd baby pro?

[@432HzMusicTV]

@@applecrazy1 if i didn't join ASCAP (awhile back before CDbaby Pro was available) I would probably just use CDBaby Pro to keep things simple. cheers!

[@iancunn99]

How much is it to sign up for a PRO like ASCAP or BMI. From what I was told, it’s a one time fee of $100

[@432HzMusicTV]

last time I signed up (for ASCAP) it was only like 20 one time.

[@louissagarrigavisconti9992]

Hey, what does the location mean? I'm not very clear on how u explained it😅, I'm in italy but I sing in english and i want an american audience, do i put italy or united states?

[@432HzMusicTV]

location is just what CDbaby displays on CDbaby site. it doesn't apply to any other distributors. it's only relevant to when your music comes out it would be featured under that location category in the CDbaby site under new releases. so it's up to you what you want it to be..

[@EARMAKE]

Спасибо, павел юшин

[@432HzMusicTV]

hehe :)

[@Jojo-bv2th]

Will it create a Spotify page for you when you upload a song with them

[@432HzMusicTV]

Yes, a basic one, but It’s best to get a Spotify for Artists after So you can manage your info. You can’t edit your Spotify artist profile through cdbaby. Cheers!

[@Jojo-bv2th]

@@432HzMusicTV do you know how I can get a springy for artist

[@432HzMusicTV]

@@Jojo-bv2th sorry I don't know what a springy is..

[@Jojo-bv2th]

@@432HzMusicTV sorry Meant Spotify not springy

[@Jojo-bv2th]

@@432HzMusicTV sorry do you know how I can get a Spotify for artists

[@Aushai]

What is the name of the site where you buy your barcodes?

[@432HzMusicTV]

i just google searched and picked one from the first page..

[@BurpingcatBlogspot]

Thank you for the video!

[@432HzMusicTV]

you're most welcome!

[@prodbyrishav]

There it shows $5 but said 10 for upc barcodes ?!

[@rexchang2556]

hi man ,thanks for your video,i was wondering, if I release my music through CD baby, how long will they keep my music on platforms? forever?

[@GeeeDann]

Blank Chang yes

[@432HzMusicTV]

yup.

[@renaldo4932]

time period that you get paid after you upload is it 1 week?

[@432HzMusicTV]

no way. it usually wouldn't even get delivered to all partners in 1 week. getting paid usually takes at least 1 month or so..

[@renaldo4932]

@@432HzMusicTV i heard tunecore will give the first paycheck after 9-18 months lol and cdbaby keeps 15%royalties come on dude .... i ll go with distrokid ...

[@scart-69]

Great Vid. Got a Q: If I'm releasing a large album on CDBaby (12 tracks) & svera single are being released ahead of the album can I simply set the release dates of the singles to be earlier than the rest of the album or will they charge me extra? I was told it's standard practise & would be fine but can't find any info on it.

[@432HzMusicTV]

each single is treated as a separate release with it's own bar code. there's no way to release them separately without paying separately for singles and the album. it's standard practice to do singles first and then the album. but you have to pay for them and release them separately. cheers.

[@planetspareroomarchives5760]

Thanks man, great info!!

[@432HzMusicTV]

you're most welcome!

[@sebastianorlandozepedagall1435]

Thanks for this! One question, when you select the artist name and it's your first song, you got to create it before or cdbaby does it for you?

[@432HzMusicTV]

you're most welcome! you have to create all your names for songs and artists. cheers!

[@alfonsomermans9291]

Is the bar code obligatory?

[@432HzMusicTV]

yes.. they won't release w/o it

[@ironjawtx]

Good information!

[@432HzMusicTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@georgeda90]

Can you upload 432hz music?

[@432HzMusicTV]

definitely, however you cannot say "432 Hz" or they will reject it!

[@georgeda90]

@@432HzMusicTV thanks for the reply man

[@Arijit_Mohanty]

Does cd baby release song on Instagram?

[@432HzMusicTV]

it collects royalties for IG if you opt in.

[@unmeshmusic6192]

i have to 9.95 every time for each single I upload??

[@432HzMusicTV]

yes, plus the cost of the barcode

[@khurafat79]

is it free to upload songs?

[@432HzMusicTV]

it's only free for most basic distribution which only puts you on CDbaby store. but that's mostly worthless in my opinion.

[@gr8northernpike]

I guess my eyes are getting old… with your camera continuously bouncing around, I found it nearly impossible to track what you were talking about.

[@8JOBIN8]

If I want to stream it in all platforms like Spotify Apple music Amazon .. I have to only pay $9.90..

[@kenconcepts]

Once off?

[@nightmisterio]

Bar codes?

[@allyhellkiller5535]

CD Baby pulled all my music from distribution because I talked bad to them.CD Babies need a but hurt pacifier.Distro Kid here I come.

[@432HzMusicTV]

that sucks.. i know they can do that if you piss them off :) good luck

[@allyhellkiller5535]

Cd Baby website works like crap,customer service sucks and the dropped my music because I talked bad to them when they did not provide a service I paid for.CD Baby needs a but hurt pacifier.

[@432HzMusicTV]

ouch

[@magneto7930]

10 dollars per barcode. WTF?

[@432HzMusicTV]

hehe. that's how they make more $

[@anthonykelly502]

How you make money and you don't even add your bank account wtf SCAM !

[@432HzMusicTV]

WTF SCAM? Ok, newbie come down. bank account you enter in a different section when you set up your ACCOUNT. this video is for those who already set up their account including bank info and are ready to release music.

[@JayFlow503]

Tahahaha Right 😁🎼

[@ganwalk]

/r/wooosh

[@rodriguesstallone]

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